There are 8 ways to get from Irvine (Station) to Salinas by plane, bus, train (Amtrak), train, car, shuttle, subway, or bus (Greyhound, Amtrak)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly John Wayne Airport Orange County to Monterey Regional Airport, line 20 bus
best- Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)plane SNA - MRY
- Take the bus from Monterey Transit Plaza / Gate 4 Tyler to Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7bus
4h 4m$274–791Drive 344.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Irvine (Station) to Salinascar 344.9 mi
5h 55m$63–91Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Irvine to Los Angelestrain Pacific Surfliner
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Salinastrain Coast Starlight
10h 24m$124–269Train, bus
- Take the train from Irvine to L.A. Union Stationtrain
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Santa Barbara Bus Stopbus
- Take the bus from Santa Barbara to Salinasbus
10h 33m$99–147Fly John Wayne Airport Orange County to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, shuttle
- Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane SNA - SJC
- Take a shuttle bus from SJC Airport Terminal A to Prunedale Park & Ride
4h 27m$261–887Fly John Wayne Airport Orange County to Oakland International Airport, BART, bus
- Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane SNA - OAK
- Take the subway from Coliseum to Berryessa / North San Josesubway
- Take the bus from San Jose to Salinasbus
4h 59m$268–829Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Monterey Regional Airport, line 20 bus
- Take the train from Irvine to Los Angelestrain
- Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)plane LAX - MRY
- Take the bus from Monterey Transit Plaza / Gate 4 Tyler to Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7bus
6h 55m$296–749Bus
- Take the bus from Santa Ana Bus Stop to San Jose Diridon Stationbus Greyhound US0831
- Take the bus from San Jose to Salinasbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
11h 19m$77–144
Irvine (Station) to Salinas by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Irvine (Station) to Salinas is to drive which costs $60 - $95 and takes 5h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Irvine (Station) to Salinas is to fly and line 20 bus which takes 4h 4m and costs $270 - $800.
No, there is no direct bus from Irvine (Station) to Salinas. However, there are services departing from Santa Ana Bus Stop and arriving at Salinas via San Jose. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 19m.
No, there is no direct train from Irvine (Station) to Salinas. However, there are services departing from Irvine and arriving at Salinas via Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 24m.
The distance between Irvine (Station) and Salinas is 336 miles. The road distance is 346.9 miles.
The best way to get from Irvine (Station) to Salinas without a car is to train which takes 10h 24m and costs $120 - $270.
It takes approximately 4h 4m to get from Irvine (Station) to Salinas, including transfers.
Irvine (Station) to Salinas bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Santa Ana Bus Stop station.
Irvine (Station) to Salinas train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Irvine station.
The best way to get from Irvine (Station) to Salinas is to train which takes 10h 24m and costs $120 - $270. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $75 - $150 and takes 11h 19m.
What companies run services between Irvine (Station), CA, USA and Salinas, CA, USA?
You can take a train from Irvine to Salinas via Los Angeles in around 10h 24m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Irvine to Salinas via Santa Ana, Santa Ana Bus Stop, San Jose Diridon Station, and San Jose in around 11h 19m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from John Wayne Airport Orange County to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–330
Flights from John Wayne Airport Orange County to Oakland International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–350
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Monterey Regional Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–240
- Website
- jsx.com
Flights from John Wayne Airport Orange County to Monterey Regional Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–270
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Irvine to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $13–29
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Los Angeles to Salinas
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 19m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $110–240
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Irvine to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $13–29
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from Irvine to L.A. Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $9–13
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
- Phone
- +1-510-464-6000
- Website
- BART
Subway from Coliseum to Berryessa / North San Jose
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6–9
- Website
- BART
- Phone
- 1-888-678-2871
- [email protected]
- Website
- Monterey-Salinas Transit
Bus from Monterey Transit Plaza / Gate 4 Tyler to Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–4
- Website
- Monterey-Salinas Transit
Bus from Monterey Transit Plaza / Gate 4 Tyler to Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–4
- Website
- Monterey-Salinas Transit
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Santa Barbara Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $15–25
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Santa Barbara to Salinas
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $75–110
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from San Jose to Salinas
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $19–28
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from San Jose to Salinas
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $19–28
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 831-373-7777
- Website
- Groome Transportation
Shuttle from SJC Airport Terminal A to Prunedale Park & Ride
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $40–50
- Schedules at
- Groome Transportation
- Standard Rate
- $40–50
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Santa Ana Bus Stop to San Jose Diridon Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–110
- Website
- Greyhound
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More Questions & Answers
Irvine (Station) to Salinas bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at San Jose Diridon Station.
Irvine (Station) to Salinas train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.
Yes, the driving distance between Irvine (Station) to Salinas is 347 miles. It takes approximately 5h 55m to drive from Irvine (Station) to Salinas.
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